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‘Doctor Odyssey' Crewmembers Sue Disney for Alleged Sexual Harassment on Set, ‘Blacklisting' Them After Filing Complaint
Three former crewmembers on the ABC medical series 'Doctor Odyssey' are suing 20th Century and its parent company Disney for allegedly enabling an 'unchecked campaign of sexual harassment for months' on the set of the series. In the suit, filed Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court, plaintiffs Caroline Mack, Alicia Haverland and Ava Steinbrenner claim that Tyler Patton, the assistant prop master on 'Doctor Odyssey,' would subject the three to 'sexual jokes, innuendos, comments, sexual gestures and images' as well as 'unwanted touching,' such as 'openly grabbing a visiting female employee's buttocks.' More from Variety With Disney's New 'Lilo & Stitch' in Theaters, Here's How to Get the Original Animated Film on DVD/4K Ultra HD 'The Devil Wears Prada' Sequel Set for May 2026; Ridley Scott's 'The Dog Stars' Dated for March Justin Connolly, After Exiting Disney, Joins YouTube as Global Head of Media and Sports; Disney Sues Over Exec's Hiring In one account contained in the suit, Patton allegedly sent prop department employees a story appearing to reference news that President Biden had dropped out of the 2024 election. But the link redirected to a picture of a naked male with an erect penis. Other comments allegedly made by Patton include calling one of the plaintiffs a 'chick' and saying 'come over here and open your mouth, here's the worm.' The lead prop master on 'Doctor Odyssey' was Tammie Patton, Tyler's wife. The suit claims that Tammie and Disney hired Tyler with 'knowledge that prior allegations of sexual harassment had been lodged' against him. Patton was previously named in a 2010 lawsuit against Universal Network Television, which claimed advanced sexual harassment and retaliation allegations on the set of 'House.' In that complaint, ex-employee Carl Jones alleged that Patton groped his genitals and made sexual propositions to female co-workers. The 'Doctor Odyssey' suit also claims that Patton's harassment would occur 'daily and frequently in the presence of management.' During one confrontation, Patton allegedly exclaimed, 'If I wasn't fucking the boss, I'd be fired.' Patton was terminated after plaintiffs reported his behavior to human resources, according to the complaint. Shortly after, Tammie Patton allegedly 'began to engage in retaliatory behavior,' including threatening their employment. The entire props department was later laid off, though Disney 'then almost immediately hired a whole new set of employees,' the suit states. The suit argues that 'Defendants wiped the Prop Department's slate clean to avoid having to deal with any remaining 27 employee-relations issues tied to Tyler Patton's and Tammie Patton's misconduct.' The plaintiffs also claim that they have been 'blacklisted' by Disney 'in retaliation for bringing forward their good-faith complaints.' Disney did not immediately respond to a request for comment. 'Doctor Odyssey' has not yet been renewed for a second season. It is now the only scripted series at ABC with an undetermined future. Best of Variety What's Coming to Netflix in June 2025 New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts?
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24-05-2025
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Everything We Know About ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2'
A sequel to The Devil Wears Prada is in the works, first revealed in July 2024, so best prepare and gird your loins. The original film was based on Lauren Weisberger's 2003 novel of the same name, following Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway), a journalism graduate who moved to New York City and lands a very demanding job as junior assistant to Meryl Streep's Miranda Priestly, editor-in-chief of a high-fashion magazine. More from Deadline Disney Pushes Next Two 'Avengers' Movies; Dates 'The Dog Stars' & 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Anne Hathaway Returns For 'Princess Diaries 3': 'Miracles Happen' 'Doctor Who' Ratings Dive, Supercharging Uncertainty About Future Of Sci-Fi Series For everything we know about The Devil Wears Prada 2, read on below: When will come out? The fashion sequel film will hit theaters on May 1, 2026, the original release date for Marve's Avengers: Doomsday. Who will be in ? While not castings have yet been confirmed, it seems very likely that Emily Blunt or Anne Hathaway will return alongside Meryl Streep, as the sequel anticipates centering around Streep's Miranda Priestly. What will be about? The film is expected to feature Miranda Priestly's (Meryl Streep) perspective as the fierce editor-in-chief faces the decline of the print industry. No word on whether Stanley Tucci might come back as well. Who else is behind ? Aline Bros McKenna, the scribe behind the first film, will return to pen the screenplay for the sequel. When Deadline first confirmed the sequel in development, we were told that the original film's director David Frankel was in talks to return as well, and that original original producer Wendy Finerman would also be back. RELATED: Best of Deadline 'Poker Face' Season 2 Guest Stars: From Katie Holmes To Simon Hellberg Everything We Know About Amazon's 'Verity' Movie So Far Everything We Know About 'The Testaments,' Sequel Series To 'The Handmaid's Tale' So Far
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01-03-2025
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‘Normal People' Actor Say He'd Prefer No Sequel For Hit Drama Starring Paul Mescal, Daisy Edgar-Jones
Since its release, there has been clamor for a sequel to the hit TV drama Normal People, which made breakthrough stars of its two leads Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones when it was released during lockdown in April 2020. But one of the cast, Irish actor Éanna Hardwicke, has shared he doesn't like the idea of a sequel, as he's 'not a fan of rehashing things.' More from Deadline Michelle Williams & Daisy Edgar-Jones To Star In Chloe Domont's Next Film 'A Place In Hell' From MRC And T-Street Jacob Elordi & Daisy Edgar-Jones Drama 'On Swift Horses' Sets Spring Release Jacob Elordi In Talks For Ridley Scott's 'The Dog Stars' BBC News reports that the actor was speaking at a pre-Oscars party in Los Angeles Thursday evening. The BBC drama was adapted by writer Sally Rooney from her own bestselling novel and followed the on-off relationship of Irish teenagers Marianne and Connell. Hardwicke played Rob, a schoolfriend of Connell's, in the series. He told BBC News: 'It's nicer to leave it in people's imagination, and leave it as it was.' There was excitement last year when the two leads, who have remained close friends, posted on Instagram with an apparent tease at a sequel. However, the 'reunion' turned out to be a hosting of the show for charity. Edgar-Jones previously said she'd be interested in going back. She told BBC News in 2024: 'I love those characters. It would be wonderful to explore them again.' She added: 'If [Rooney] is up for writing a new story, who knows… Keeping it open. Always open.' She also recognised the boost it had given to both her and Mescal's careers: 'It introduced Paul and I to a lot of people and film-makers.' Edgar-Jones has gone on to star in Under the Banner of Heaven on TV, and films Where the Crawdads Sing and Twisters, while Mescal has been Oscar-nominated for Aftersun and recently took the lead in Ridley Scott's big-budget Gladiator sequel. Hardwicke starred as real-life murderer Ben Field in the acclaimed BBC drama The Sixth Commandment. Best of Deadline All The Songs In 'Severance' Season 2: From The Who To Ella Fitzgerald 2025 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Oscars, Tonys, Guilds & More 2024 Hollywood & Media Deaths: Photo Gallery & Obituaries
